Vessel Identification System

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1625-0070 30-day FR Notice_87FR34697_20220607_.docx Supplementary Document	2022-06-08
1625-0070 60-day FR Notice_87FR12469_20220304_.docx Supplementary Document	2022-05-19
DHS-USCG-013_MISLE_SORN_2009-06-25.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-19
privacy_pia_uscg_misle_20090903.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-19
1625-0070_SS_r0_2022_calc-sheet_App-AB.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-19
46usc12501-12507_Chpt125_2019e.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-19
CFR-2011-title33-vol2-part187.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-19
1625-0070_SS_r0_2022.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-06-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43935	Vessel Identification System Data Uploads Other-Screenshot	Modified
235514	VIS Start Up Cost	Modified
219246	VIS User Requests Other-Vessel Identfication System User Request Form	Modified
218580	MOA Applications Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1625-0070	ICR Reference No: 202205-1625-008
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201903-1625-005
Agency/Subagency: DHS/USCG	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Vessel Identification System
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/28/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2022
Responses	1,002	1,002
Time Burden (Hours)	5,792	5,792
Cost Burden (Dollars)	55,000	55,000

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Abstract: Pub. L. 100-710 requires the CG's Secretary to establish a nationwide vessel identification system (VIS). VIS provides participating States and Territories with access to state numbered vessel data. States and Territories voluntarily provide the data. The boating public and law enforcement are the primary beneficiaries. The statutory authority is 46 U.S.C. Chapter 125 (§§12501-12507). This authority is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(92.h).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 46 USC 125 Name of Law: Vessel Identification System (VIS)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 12469	03/04/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 34697	06/07/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
MOA Applications
VIS Start Up Cost
VIS User Requests
Vessel Identification System Data Uploads

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,002	1,002	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,792	5,792	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	55,000	55,000	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $482,700

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/28/2022

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